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SO54 XVM

2005 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,792 mi
Last recorded118,792 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 XVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 118,792 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 118,792 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 111,619 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 111,580 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 103,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 96,677 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 96,675 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 93,621 miles

front brake discs heavily worn/corroded

front catalyst heatshield insecure

near-side front tyre 3-4mm

rear registration plate delaminating at edges

rearmost exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2014 93,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake discs heavily worn/corroded

front catalyst heatshield insecure

near-side front tyre 3-4mm

rear registration plate delaminating at edges

rearmost exhaust heatshield insecure

service lamp is on

Pass 18 Jan 2013 87,110 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 87,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front sill damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2012 80,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front sill damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,323 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs pitted

Fail 21 Jan 2011 71,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs pitted

Pass 23 Jan 2010 64,500 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,078 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 55,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,781 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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SO54 XVM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 65,246 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO54 XVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO54 XVM registered?

SO54 XVM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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